Hopscotch
All Levels at Once Lyrics
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(Shiny little secret, shiny little secret)
You look best in the image that you've crafted
(Image that you've crafted) Why did you try and hide it?
I don't care what the textbooks say
We're getting this done with caffeine and sine waves
Put our differences aside for just an hour
Why can't we see each other face to face?
When we're all identical no one's out of place
I got the feeling that there's something wrong
Counting the days until I'm back where I belong
And when we're out they'll know us by our names
Would you say "I do"?
Would you follow me into the blue?
I'm not exactly a knight in shining armor
(Knight in shining armor, knight in shining armor)
Don't feel too bad, set your sights on something greater
(Sights on something greater) And everybody's waiting
At the finish line
For this dreamer to make it
Well you've got time
And I'll help you fake it
So tell me, why we can't have hopscotch daydreams?
Put our differences aside for just an hour
Why can't we see each other face to face?
When we're all identical no one's out of place
I got the feeling that there's something wrong
Counting the days until I'm back where I belong
And when we're out they'll know us by our names
Would you say "I do"?
Would you follow me into the blue?
And if we come out, then we're coming out together
If you trust me too, we'll collide, we'll hide our disguise
I've tried to prove it to you so many times
I think I deserve to see you open your eyes
(So tell me, why we can't have hopscotch daydreams?)
(Why can't we see each other face to face?)
So tell me, why we can't have hopscotch daydreams?
Put our differences aside for just an hour
Why can't we see each other face to face?
When we're all identical no one's out of place
I got the feeling that there's something wrong
Counting the days until I'm back where I belong
And when we're out they'll know us by our names
Would you say "I do"?
Would you follow me into the blue?
And when we're out they'll know us by our names
Would you say "I do"?
Would you follow me into the blue?
The song Hopscotch by All Levels at Once is about the struggle to break free from the pressure to conform in society and how it can make people feel like they need to hide their true selves. The first verse describes how people often try to present a certain image of themselves to the world, even if it's not who they really are. The singer questions why people feel the need to hide and why they can't just be themselves. The chorus is a plea for people to put aside their differences and embrace their similarities, to see each other as equals, and to share in their dreams and aspirations. The second verse expresses the singer's desire to be true to himself and to find his place in the world. It speaks to the importance of finding a sense of belonging and the struggle to fit in when you feel like you don't quite fit.
The bridge of the song speaks to the idea of coming out of hiding and revealing oneself, and the power of trust and shared experiences. The last repetition of the chorus is a final call for unity and acceptance, and a question of whether someone would be willing to follow the singer into the unknown.
Overall, Hopscotch is about the struggle for authenticity and connection in a world that often values conformity and shallow impressions.
Line by Line Meaning
So I heard your shiny little secret
I know about your hidden secret
You look best in the image that you've crafted
You are presenting a carefully constructed image of yourself
Why did you try and hide it?
Why are you concealing your true self?
I don't care what the textbooks say
I am not interested in conventional wisdom
We're getting this done with caffeine and sine waves
We are achieving our goals through hard work and creativity
So tell me, why we can't have hopscotch daydreams?
Why can't we indulge in innocent and playful fantasies?
Put our differences aside for just an hour
Let us forget about our disagreements for a little while
Why can't we see each other face to face?
Why can't we communicate directly with one another?
When we're all identical no one's out of place
As human beings, we are all fundamentally the same and therefore equally important
I got the feeling that there's something wrong
I sense that there is a problem that needs to be addressed
Counting the days until I'm back where I belong
I am eagerly anticipating returning to a place where I feel at home
And when we're out they'll know us by our names
We will leave a lasting impression on others
Would you say "I do"?
Would you commit to me?
Would you follow me into the blue?
Would you venture into the unknown with me?
I'm not exactly a knight in shining armor
I'm not perfect or heroic
Don't feel too bad, set your sights on something greater
Don't be discouraged, aim for a higher goal
And everybody's waiting
And everyone is anticipating our success
At the finish line
At the end of our journey
For this dreamer to make it
For me, the ambitious person, to achieve my dreams
Well you've got time
You still have time to accomplish your goals
And I'll help you fake it
And I'll assist you in pretending if you need to
If you trust me too, we'll collide, we'll hide our disguise
If you have faith in me, we will come together and drop our pretenses
I've tried to prove it to you so many times
I have attempted to demonstrate my worth to you on numerous occasions
I think I deserve to see you open your eyes
I believe I am entitled to witness you truly see and understand me
Contributed by Maya I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Smiba
Almost criminally underrated song, listened to this 8 years ago, still listen to it now.
SubMK
You and all of the other original mixers and artists on YouTube deserve all the praise you get especially for gems like this.
Sangria Snake
This song legitimately made my day better. Wonderful song. ^^
Trent Sinclaire
Definitely my favorite off of this EP. The lyrics are just so thoughtful and genuine <3
cockyroaches
I never heard ur songs outside of MLP but doing so now fills me with so much joy ... Idk what you're up to now my guy but i hope it makes you happy 💖
NeoTenic
May I assume Crocodiles was an album exclusive? I absolutely love it and am definitely hoping somebody decides to do an extended mix of it. Hopscotch is probably my new favorite song. It reminds me a lot of Kupo in style, but I like the lyrics more. Keep going strong, Austin!
demonshadowblade
Wow, this is amazingly done! Good job ALAO, you really did this one perfectly!
booklover78910
This is absolutely my FAVORITE song on the entire album! :D
Vulpe
The mixing here is wonderful.
Alric410
I heard this back in December and I spent the past few hours trying to find this song again! The beginning is so beautiful, what program do you use to create this?